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Poetry community powers National Poetry Day 2026
05 Aug 2026
The National Poetry Day 2026 Calendar of Events is officially live, with poets, publishers, librarians, and community organisers across Aotearoa answering the call to celebrate poetry and keep this...
From Hastings to Ashburton, librarians inspire Teen Sub Box programme success
04 Aug 2026
Anna Mattson is the Youth Librarian at the Ashburton Library. In this short reflection, she shares her excitement for the Teen Sub Box programme they have implemented, inspired by a similar one...
Hastings War Memorial Library becomes a Poppy Place
04 Aug 2026
The Hastings War Memorial Library is further strengthening its unique role as both a community library and a war memorial at the heart of Heretaunga, becoming an official Poppy Place.
Vanuatu Bislama Language Week celebrated in Heretaunga Hastings
04 Aug 2026
Sunday 26 July marked the beginning of Vanuatu Bislama Language Week, launching a week of celebrations leading up to Vanuatu Independence Day on 30 July.
Marlborough Libraries go fine free
04 Aug 2026
Marlborough District Council’s Infrastructure and Community Facilities Committee has decided to remove overdue fees on adult literacy resources.
Little Libraries programme helps public libraries grow young bookworms
04 Aug 2026
The Little Libraries programme is helping public libraries grow young bookworms across New Zealand.
National Data Collection Analysis and Insights Report 2024-2025
04 Aug 2026
The data for the year ending 30 June 2025 highlights a clear trend: New Zealand’s public libraries are being used more than ever.
Wairarapa history brought to life as 1940s newspapers go digital
14 Jun 2026
Around 1,700 editions of the Wairarapa Times-Age from 1944 to1950 are now accessible from anywhere in the world, following the Wairarapa Archives’ involvement in the National Library of New...
The quiet places doing big things in New Plymouth
13 Jun 2026
Local participants in a national survey on the impact of public libraries on community wellbeing have recognised NPDC’s Puke Ariki and Community Libraries as places that boost happiness, strengthen...
Community Impact Survey 2025 results
12 Jun 2026
The results of the second annual Community Impact Survey show that public libraries in Aotearoa are significantly increasing their positive influence on Kiwi communities.
MDC and MTLT partner to make Masterton’s history more accessible in large print
18 Mar 2026
“My dad was a big reader, and in the last two years before he went fully blind, large print books meant he could keep doing what he loved. I’m really excited that these two books will now be...
When Feedback becomes a story worth telling
16 Jan 2026
Following a community impact survey, one library user shared a powerful letter reflecting the everyday care, connection, and wellbeing libraries provide. This story highlights the often-unseen role...